Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Program

The Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Program provides payment
to cover the cost of gathering evidence during the forensic examination
for victims of sexual crimes in Missouri. The medical provider is required
to bill the SAFE Program for reasonable charges incurred during the forensic
examination. Charges for medical treatment of any injuries are not eligible
and may be billed to the patient. The patient may not be billed for any
forensic examination charges. For more details, please follow the link to
the program guidelines.

Funding for the SAFE Program is received and administered by the Crime
Victims’ Compensation (CVC) Program. The following charts illustrate the
breakdown of SAFE claims paid during past fiscal years.